Quatre Epics (Makes 5 tablespoons)
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Photo: Maura McEvoy
3 tablespoons black peppercorns
1 tablespoon grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons whole cloves
In a spice or coffee grinder, grind the spices to a powder and store it in a small sealed container.